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EXHIBIT 11
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
(In thousands except per share data)
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Quarter Ended
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October 1, 2000 September 26, 1999
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COMPUTATIONS FOR STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Net income (loss) $ (6,304) $ 25,703
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Basic earnings per share of common stock:
Average shares of common stock outstanding 21,612 23,132
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Basic earnings per share of common stock $ (0.29) $ 1.11
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Diluted earnings per share of common stock:
Average shares of common stock outstanding 21,612 23,132
Incremental common shares applicable to
common stock options based on the common
stock average market price during the period 13 148
Incremental common shares applicable to
restricted common stock based on the common
stock average market price during the period 4 1
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Average common shares assuming dilution 21,629 23,281
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Fully diluted earnings per average share of
common stock, assuming conversion of all
applicable securities $ (0.29) $ 1.10
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